·Perfect year-round weather makes Florida the perfect place to own and ride a motorcycle. In fact, it ranks second among states with 645,000 registered motorcycles. However, the Sunshine State also reported more than 8,000 accidents with 517 deaths involving motorcyclists last year. Of those crashes, 579 of them and 30 deaths took place in Hillsborough…
Dogs are often called “man’s best friend,” but that doesn’t mean that they are necessarily everyone’s friend. Regardless of size, a dog bite can inflict serious harm and personal distress on both adults and children. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, one out of every five dog bites causes an injury that requires medical…
The alarming number of fatalities and injuries from backover accidents – accidents in which a person is struck by a passenger vehicle traveling in reverse – prompted the federal government to study ways to improve driver visibility. As a result of a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, regulations were enacted to require car…
While automobile accidents may often seem similar, the truth is that a trucking accident can be vastly different. In addition to the severity of truck accidents, the rules that govern truck drivers often play into the way court cases are tried. In this video blog post, Kinney, Fernandez & Boire attorney Marcus Fernandez explores the…
The number of motor vehicle accidents caused by distracted driving has continued to rise, according to the latest figures published by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. There were 50,190 collisions, which is almost 1,000 more than the previous year. These accidents resulted 3,069 injuries and 220 fatalities in 2017. Is Florida…
One of the first questions lawyers hear from people who have been injured in an accident in Florida is, “Do I have a car accident case?” The way the response is worded might differ, but the answer lawyers usually give is, “It depends.” There are many facts and circumstances of a car accident case that…
Liability and responsible parties can differ when you are involved in a car accident with a teen driver in Tampa. Learn who is liable in an auto accident involving a teenage driver and how you can protect your rights and ensure that you get the compensation you deserve. Vlog Transcript: “Inexperienced drivers, and those are…
When your teen driver first gets behind the wheel, it can be nerve-wracking. Today’s teens face a number of in-vehicle distractions. When combined with a feeling of over-confidence, the results can be deadly. Kinney, Fernandez & Boire attorney Marcus Fernandez recently sat down with Carley Boyette of Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend to highlight phone apps…
Car accidents happen more frequently than most people would like to imagine. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, more than 374,000 accidents occur on the state’s roads each year. Of the total number of accidents, nearly 160,000 of them result in injuries to drivers, passengers or pedestrians, as well as…
New Year’s Eve is a when family and friends get together for a celebration. If the celebration is at your home this year, your first priority when planning it must be to ensure the safety of your guests. Whether you are a hosting the year-end festivities for the first time or are a seasoned veteran,…
It is a relatively common occurrence to see someone in a store or a restaurant slip and fall. These accidents usually leave the victim slightly bruised and very embarrassed but otherwise unharmed. According to data compiled by the state of Florida, some fall victims are not as fortunate. The Florida Department of Health reviewed reports…
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